International Baccalaureate Diploma contextual offer

34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). See also additional requirements below.

Find out if you are eligible for a contextual offer

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/

European Baccalaureate

88% overall, with 9.0, 8.5 and 8.5 in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (in any order). See also Additional requirements below.

Scottish Qualifications Authority

Advanced Higher: AA in two of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, and Standard Higher: AAAAA including the science not taken for Advanced Higher (see also Additional requirements below)

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma in Science (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 30 credits at Distinction from specified units in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (including algebra, calculus and trigonometry) plus successful completion of a University of Bristol test and interview (or AAB at A-Level or equivalent in any order in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics)

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/uk-qualifications/access-to-he/

Welsh Baccalaureate

Not included in offer

Cambridge Pre-U

Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/M2 is B, and M3 is C.

International qualifications

The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students, and we accept a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study.

Search international qualifications

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/

More about UK qualifications.

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/uk-qualifications/

Selection process

Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
Full information about our selection processes for Chemical Physics with Industrial Experience can be found in the Admissions Statement:
Admissions statement

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/media/undergraduate/admissions-statements/2025/chemistry.pdf

Applicants must also meet these requirements

GCSE profile requirements
No specific subjects required.
Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.

English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
• IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills
• GCSE English Language grade C or 4
• an alternative qualification outlined in our Profile level E.

Further information about English language requirements and profile levels

Additional requirements
If this course is your Firm or Insurance choice and you do not achieve the required grades when we receive your results but do meet the grades for BSc Chemical Physics, you will automatically be offered a place on the BSc course.